Zelda says that she likes dogs and is not afraid of them. However, she gets visibly tense whenever a dog approaches and refuses to visit any of her dog-owning friends at their homes. It appears that even though she says she likes dogs, Zelda has a negative ____ attitude toward them.
A)deliberate
B)automatic
C)conditioned
D)unconditioned

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Zelda's reaction is automatic because it occurs without conscious thought, as indicated by her physical response and behavior around dogs, which contradicts her stated feelings.

Zelda Says That She Likes Dogs and Is Not Afraid